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Source of protein, omega-3, and vitamin B12
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Floured anchovy (150 g) has 257 calories. That works out to 171 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.7 g of carbs, 27.6 g of protein, 8.7 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 11.7 µg of B12 covers 488% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
257
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
17.7g
· 6% DV
Protein
27.6g
· 55% DV
Fat
8.7g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 27% · Protein 43% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.7 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.73 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 156 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 21 kcal |
| 5 piece (small) | 60 g | 103 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 110 g | 188 kcal |
| 10 piece (medium) | 120 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 300 g | 513 kcal |
Calculated from 171 calories per 100 g.
For crispy floured anchovies, dry the cleaned fish thoroughly, coat them lightly in flour, and fry them in hot oil in a single layer. Shake off excess flour first, and avoid crowding the pan, which cools the oil and softens the coating.
Gut floured anchovies before cooking, but removing their small bones is optional. The bones of small anchovies usually become tender when cooked; if you prefer boneless fish, remove the backbone while cleaning them.
Cornmeal gives floured anchovies a coarser, crunchier coating, while plain wheat flour makes a finer one. Either works: coat the fish shortly before frying and shake off the excess so loose flour does not burn in the pan.
Yes, you can cook floured anchovies in an air fryer, though the coating may be less crisp than when pan-fried. Arrange them in one layer, lightly oil the surface, and cook until the fish is cooked through and the coating is browned.
Floured anchovies pair well with lemon and a crisp green salad. They are also commonly served with bread or potatoes; add a fresh, acidic side to balance the richness of the fried coating.
Yes, small floured anchovies can usually be eaten whole once cooked, including their tender bones. Remove the head and gut before cooking if they have not already been cleaned, and avoid eating bones if they are uncomfortable for you.
To keep floured anchovies from sticking, use a clean, well-heated pan and enough hot oil to coat its surface. Let the fish brown before turning it; moving it too soon can tear the coating and leave it stuck.
Yes, you can freeze floured anchovies, but fried ones may lose their crisp texture after thawing. For a better result, freeze cleaned, dried anchovies before coating and cooking, then thaw them in the refrigerator and flour them just before frying.
Cooked floured anchovies keep for up to three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat them in a pan or oven to help restore the crisp coating, and discard any that have been left at room temperature for a long time.
Floured anchovies are generally made with fresh anchovies, not the salty, preserved anchovies sold in jars or tins. Fresh fish holds together better for coating and frying; canned anchovies are usually used as a seasoning instead.
Vitamins
B12
11.7µg · 488% DV
B3
8.7mg · 54% DV
Vitamin D
7.65µg · 38% DV
B6
0.36mg · 21% DV
Minerals
Selenium
56µg · 102% DV
Phosphorus
366mg · 52% DV
Iodine
39µg · 26% DV
Calcium
221mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
522mg · 15% DV
Sodium
156mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 257 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Floured anchovy is made by coating cleaned anchovies in flour and frying them, a familiar preparation in Turkey, particularly along the Black Sea coast. It is usually made with fresh, seasonal fish rather than the preserved anchovies common in many English-speaking countries.
Serve it hot with lemon, salad and bread, or as part of a larger meal with rice. It provides protein and omega-3 fats, with 18.4 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter result, use a thin coating of flour and let the fish drain briefly after frying.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.73g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.63g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.78g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.